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The Top of His Head is a Canadian comedy-drama film, released in 1989. Written and directed by Peter Mettler, the film stars Stephen Ouimette as Gus, a satellite dish salesman whose life is turned upside down when he meets Lucy (Christie MacFadyen), a politically radical performance artist. The film's soundtrack, The Top of His Head was written and composed by Fred Frith. Jane Siberry also contributed a song, "This Old Earth", which was nominated for Best Song at the 1990 Genie Awards and appeared on her 1989 album Bound by the Beauty under the alternate title "Something About Trains".
Original Release
08/24/1989
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Christie MacFadyen | Lucy Ripley |
| Stephen Ouimette | Gus Victor |
| David Fox | Uncle Hugo |
| Gary Reineke | Berge (pursurer) / Berge (pursuer) |
| Julian Richings | Robert (henchman) |
| Joey Hardin | Joey (henchman) |
| Cherie Cemp | Telephone Operator |
| Nora Currie | Telephone Operator |
| Julie Wildman | Mrs. Victor |
| David Main | Mr. Victor |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Christie MacFadyen | Lucy Ripley |
| Stephen Ouimette | Gus Victor |
| David Fox | Uncle Hugo |
| Gary Reineke | Berge (pursurer) / Berge (pursuer) |
| Julian Richings | Robert (henchman) |
| Joey Hardin | Joey (henchman) |
| Cherie Cemp | Telephone Operator |
| Nora Currie | Telephone Operator |
| Julie Wildman | Mrs. Victor |
| David Main | Mr. Victor |
| Alexander Malden | Justin Miller |
| John Paul Young | Car Salesman |
| Diana Barrington | Yolanda |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Wolff | Producer |
